Beighley, Simon Peter

Simon P. [Beighley, son of Peter Beighley] was engaged in fighting the Indians in Minnesota in the early part of the Rebellion, and later came to the support of his country in Company C, Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. He was in the service about three years, and fought in the battle of Gettysburg.

History of Mercer County, PA, 1888, biography of David Achre

http://oldbios.com/pennsylvania/1114/achre-david

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Name: Simon P Beighley
Age at enlistment: 28
Enlistment Date: 15 Mar 1862
Rank at enlistment: Priv
Enlistment Place: Freeborn County, MN
State Served: Minnesota
Survived the War: Y
Service Record: Enlisted in Company C, Minnesota 5th Infantry Regiment on 15 Mar 1862.
Mustered out on 14 Mar 1865.
Birth Date: abt 1834

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles

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Name: Simon Peter Beighley
Death Date: 30 Apr 1916
Death County: Freeborn
State File Number: 004507
Certificate Year: 1916

Minnesota Death Records